Environment: The lost foam technology in the foundry and metal industry

A new technology in the foundry (metal) industry is the lost foam technology. The main advantages of this technology are that there is less waste, and less machining, and thus less coolants and lubricants necessary afterwards. The lost foam process can be used in the production of iron castings and forgings including crankshafts, cam shafts, valve bodies, electric motor housings and engine blocks. The downloadable document first describes this new technology, after that the financial and environmental advantages are provided and the document concludes with some successful examples from the US. Publication date: September, 2005

Relevant Market Sectors

Automotive parts, Castings and Forgings, Fasteners and builders' hardware, Hand and power tools